Alex Frame Livres

The narrative follows the journey of Sir George Grey and Maori chief Iwikay Te Heu from Auckland to Taupo during 1849-1850, set against the backdrop of rising tensions between Maori tribes and the government. It delves into their cultural interactions, highlighting the customs and laws of the era, providing insight into the complexities of colonial relationships and the unique perspectives of both leaders. This exploration offers a rich historical context to the events leading up to conflict in New Zealand.

Focusing on the experiences of a pilot during World War II, this book intertwines war history with a personal memoir, highlighting the Sunderland flying boat T9046 in 1941, a pivotal year marked by significant challenges for British and Commonwealth forces. The narrative spans a 30-year career, detailing not only wartime missions but also later flights in Australia, Tahiti, and the islands of French Polynesia, offering a unique perspective on both military and personal journeys.

Hailed by many as a game-changer in political communication, Twitter has made its way into election campaigns all around the world. The European Parliamentary elections, taking place simultaneously in 28 countries, give us a unique comparative vision of the way the tool is used by candidates in different national contexts. This volume is the fruit of a research project bringing together scholars from 6 countries, specialised in communication science, media studies, linguistics and computer science. It seeks to characterise the way Twitter was used during the 2014 European election campaign, providing insights into communication styles and strategies observed in different languages and outlining methodological solutions for collecting and analysing political tweets in an electoral context.